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Last post: Nov 13, 2009 1:03 PM by Austin Gonyou RSS
KIKat Rookie 7 posts since
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Oct 24, 2009 9:17 PM

Stupid COLD! Train or not?

I have a nasty head cold and am right int he middle of training for a 10K in less than three weeks, and a 5 mile Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Day.  I've been taking it easy for the last two days and it's driving me crazy.  Any advice on training while getting over/having a cold?

Thanks,

Kat

Kaenman Pro 60 posts since
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1. Oct 24, 2009 9:19 PM in response to: KIKat
Re: Stupid COLD! Train or not?

I am not an expert but I think it would be counter productive.

HOpe you feel better soon!





D.D.Brown68 Amateur 36 posts since
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2. Oct 29, 2009 1:48 PM in response to: KIKat
Re: Stupid COLD! Train or not?

Personally, it all depends on the severity of the cold and how hard you want/need to train.

I would not train hard if the cold is making me feel weak or anything like that.

 

Your body will tell you if you are pushing too hard.

 

keep it fun...and you will run for life.





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henrycalhoun51 Amateur 14 posts since
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3. Oct 31, 2009 9:33 PM in response to: D.D.Brown68
Re: Stupid COLD! Train or not?

No expert here either, seems like it may be best to wait it out, tough decision though...





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pmaloney Rookie 3 posts since
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4. Nov 4, 2009 10:10 AM in response to: KIKat
Re: Stupid COLD! Train or not?

Just a head cold....train.

 

Chest congestion and cough....rest.

 

This works for me. Good luck!

drl315 Rookie 1 posts since
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6. Nov 13, 2009 6:29 AM in response to: pmaloney
Re: Stupid COLD! Train or not?

I agree with pmaloney.  In fact, I recently read this on Runner's World website.  Head cold, lessen intensity some, but go ahead and run.  Chest cold, congestion, stay in and do not train. I have just come down with a head cold myself and am training for a halfmarathon next Saturday (11/21), so I know how you feel.  Hope this helps.  Good luck.

Austin Gonyou Rookie 1 posts since
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7. Nov 13, 2009 1:03 PM in response to: KIKat
Re: Stupid COLD! Train or not?

If I can get around, but I just feel tired, but not achy, I'll train for sure. I find that if I have a cold, I keep on my fishoil, garlic, vitamin C and probiotic regimen and keep exercising with *lots*, even sometimes more than usual the amount, of water.

I find I typically get over my colds quicker by doing this, but I also restrict myself to the gym, vs going outside specifically because it's a controlled environment where I can just get in the car and go home if I don't feel up to it.

Otherwise you may be doing yourself more harm than good. That said, if you do go to the gym, make sure you wipe everything down after you use it so as to help prevent others from getting your crud too.  

 

Hope this helps. And of course, if you're too sick to feel like going anywhere, try it once and if you can't manage, then you need to wait.

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